I didn't know that ... but I'm on Mac now :-) I realize it could be a good idea to rate roughly Python on various platform. For example, on Windows, you advice to use ActivePython and advise not to use Cygwin's implementation. What about Linux (different flavor ?) and Mac ?
I ask that because I found that improving build speed by just changing Python installation would worth the change. On Feb 3, 2010, at 11:08 , thron7 wrote: > cygwin is really a nice environment on Windows. When it comes to > qooxdoo, though, it is important that you *don't* use cygwin's Python to > run the generator, as cygwins I/O layer is much slower than the native > Windows I/O (which isn't very fast either). A Windows-native Python > installation (like ActivePython's) runs just as fine in a cygwin bash, > but is much faster. > > T. > > On 02/03/2010 10:32 AM, Jean-Baptiste BRIAUD -- Novlog wrote: >> Hi, >> >> Just to share : Cygwin is a wonderful thing to install on Window. >> I can't developp on Windows plateform without it. >> >> Their idea is to provide a layer based on Windows system DLL that will >> provide the same API as Unix system API. >> Then, the other Unix C source files could be just recompile. >> >> This provide tools like find, vi, redirections, bash completion and all the >> Unix wonder to Windows. >> It could even provide XWIndow but to keep things simple and small, I would >> advise to stick to pure shell. >> >> It will not replace anything, and if you are forced to with a firearm for >> example, you could continue to use a DOS box. >> >> Note : it doesn't install an OS layer neither it is an Unix emulator. >> Nothing link to the filesystem is needed, no partition, just plain old >> Windows executables on a folder you can even choose :-) >> >> http://www.cygwin.com/ >> >> At the time I worked under Windows, it was really operational, stable .. and >> free. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> The Planet: dedicated and managed hosting, cloud storage, colocation >> Stay online with enterprise data centers and the best network in the business >> Choose flexible plans and management services without long-term contracts >> Personal 24x7 support from experience hosting pros just a phone call away. >> http://p.sf.net/sfu/theplanet-com >> _______________________________________________ >> qooxdoo-devel mailing list >> qooxdoo-devel@lists.sourceforge.net >> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/qooxdoo-devel >> >> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > The Planet: dedicated and managed hosting, cloud storage, colocation > Stay online with enterprise data centers and the best network in the business > Choose flexible plans and management services without long-term contracts > Personal 24x7 support from experience hosting pros just a phone call away. > http://p.sf.net/sfu/theplanet-com > _______________________________________________ > qooxdoo-devel mailing list > qooxdoo-devel@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/qooxdoo-devel > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Planet: dedicated and managed hosting, cloud storage, colocation Stay online with enterprise data centers and the best network in the business Choose flexible plans and management services without long-term contracts Personal 24x7 support from experience hosting pros just a phone call away. http://p.sf.net/sfu/theplanet-com _______________________________________________ qooxdoo-devel mailing list qooxdoo-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/qooxdoo-devel
